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Children's Books in Order

5
Books
2001
First Book
20
Latest Book
-1980
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Children's books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What order should I read the Children's series? Start with "Pretty Ugly (With: David Sedaris)" (2001) and follow publication order through all 5 books.

The complete Children's reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
Pretty Ugly (With: David Sedaris) cover

Pretty Ugly (With: David Sedaris)

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2001

2
Two Dogs cover

Two Dogs

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2022

3
Strange Stories for Strange Kids cover

Strange Stories for Strange Kids

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2001

4
Big Fat Little Lit cover

Big Fat Little Lit

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2006

5

He also designed “Variations Senieuses” in 2001, and the 1999 “Scenes de Ballet” all at “New York City Ballet.”

20

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